Potatoes and Pink Vodka
Ever since their first writing class together, Diane Dew has been Mindy’s literary nemesis. Try as she might, Mindy’s successes could never surpass those of the prissy, perfect rich girl.
Mindy isn’t shocked when Diane’s latest novel squeezes out a good review from a notoriously tough critic. However, she is shocked to receive a message from Diane out of the blue. Her life, it turns out, is far from perfect; her success has resulted in the online attention of a hateful, anonymous stalker.
When danger seeps from computer screen to reality, Mindy finds herself aiding Diane in her search for the truth. Mindy also faces unending resentment from family due to ghosts from the past. Eventually, she learns that the villain of a story depends on who reads it, and love stories often come out of the blue.
“POTATOES & PINK VODKA” by JULIA DOVEY: A Reader’s Review
“A chance meeting led me to this book which has proved to be fortunate because romance is not a genre I would normally select. I do, however, enjoy a well-written story and “Potatoes and Pink Vodka” is just that.
Firstly, Dovey has assembled a cast of well-drawn, assorted characters and captured their individual idiosyncrasies with sympathy and human insight. The well-paced storyline is complex but never confusing with some intriguing surprises and plot twists along the way. The out-of-the-blue romance alluded to in the cover notes is foreshadowed early in the story but, in the way that the path of true love is never smooth, maintains an appropriate degree of tension regarding the possible outcome.
Dovey writes with a wry sense of humor that provided some “out-loud” chuckles throughout. It has been suggested by reviewers of her earlier book, “Lipstick-Tattoo”, that she writes for a niche market but, whether true or not, this is a satisfying read for anyone who enjoys romance fiction."
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It’s sweet!
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It’s women loving women!
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I bear the trauma of a Pink Whitney hangover. This book was an attempt at healing.